Chinese leaders attend farewell ceremony for peacekeepers

China has honored its eight peacekeeping police officers, killed in last week's Haitian earthquake. Senior state and party leaders, officials, relatives and colleagues expressed their sorrow and condolences in a farewell ceremony.

Wednesday morning's funeral took place in Beijing's Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, the capital's main resting place for revolutionary heroes and high-level officials.

President Hu Jintao, other state and party leaders, and officials attended the farewell ceremony. They stood in silent tribute, and bowed three times toward the coffins.

President Hu Jintao, other state and party leaders, and officials attended  the farewell ceremony. They stood in silent tribute, and bowed three times  toward the coffins.